The Sun’s Catering Team Champions

This award is for the catering team that shows real dedication to the food it provides and the pupils it serves.

Sustainability Star

Going to the school that has dedicated itself to making the food it serves sustainable.

Food Educator of the Year

This food educator is a real star, going above and beyond to inspire students through the joy of food.

Heart’s Kindness & Community Award

This person – student or staff member – has shown real kindness through food at school and in their local community. This could be setting up community fridges to raising money for local food banks.

Youth Activist of the Year

This is for an activist who has campaigned to make the food experience across their school better – whether that’s by making it fairer, better for the planet or better for pupils’ health.

Governor or School Leader Food Hero

We know that governors and school leaders have a huge role to play. This person has a vision and has empowered the people around them to achieve it.

The One Show’s Rising Star

Those schools that have the highest aspirations and are going on a brilliant journey are in the running for this award, and may be working in particularly tough circumstances.

Early Years Award

The early years award is to shine a light on the nursery or pre-school which is going the extra mile on food – teaching it, serving it, or engaging the wider community!